Negotiation Skills Expertise
Having worked on both the sales and procurement sides of the table in industries including manufacturing, defense, airlines, technology, publishing, and gaming/hospitality, Mike is uniquely qualified to offer critical real-world examples and in-depth analysis to class case studies and discussion. Adding to his depth, Mike has successfully worked deals (4 of which have been in excess of $100 million) with people ranging from entry to C level, and from straight commodities to strategic relationship opportunities.

Trained in Negotiation Consulting and Business Management
With 15 years of experience at world class Fortune 500 companies, Mike has been the beneficiary of ongoing training throughout his career. Building upon his extensive practical experience in contract negotiations and strategic deal structuring, Mike has also continued his academic training through corporate and personal investments at some of the nation’s leading academic programs, including:
- Harvard Business School, Executive Education Programs: Negotiations, Change Management, Finance
- Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Executive Education Program: Lean Operations
- University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering, BS, Aerospace Engineering

Negotiation Career Highlights
Being responsible for over $1 billion in spend and consistently delivering value through negotiating a variety of complex, strategic deals throughout his career has enabled Mike to be recognized by his management, peers, teammates, and counterparts as a leader in the realm of real world professional negotiations. He brings an understanding of what’s on the other side’s sheet of paper through broad and deep sales and purchasing experience that includes every level (from individual contributor to C level) in categories that span direct & indirect, products & services, and capital & operating expenses.

- MGM Resorts International (formerly MGM MIRAGE) — Head of Global Procurement (1 of 3 reporting to CAO) responsible for the strategic sourcing of Food & Beverage, and IT & Professional Services (including Advertising & Marketing, Aviation & Travel, Consulting, and HR initiatives).
- IAC/InterActiveCorp (and its operating business Entertainment Publications) — Vice President of Procurement and Production, built the first cross company functional team, Strategic Sourcing, whose efforts generated $100M in cost reduction and improved value in the first year primarily through negotiations.
- US Airways (formerly America West Airlines) — Director of General Purchasing, including traditional negotiations as well as significant reverse auction experience.
- General Motors / Raytheon / PointGlobal — Purchasing and supply chain positions managing a global manufacturing base.
- Kenmar — Sales Manager for engineered OEM automotive products from Australia, Brazil, and Italy to Chrysler, Ford, and GM at the largest OEM sales organization in the world.

Family and Interests
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, after having relocated corporately multiple times, Mike and his family now reside in Las Vegas, Nevada. When not teaching negotiation, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and logic exercises.